Overwrought

p. p. & a.	1.	Wrought upon excessively; overworked.
	2.	Extremely agitated or excited; overexcited; - of people.

Adj.

1.

overwrought - deeply agitated especially from emotion; "distraught with grief" Synonyms: distraught

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